Last year when I posted about how much I like roasting corn, I had several people tell me that the most delicious way to cook corn is to boil it with a cup of milk and a stick butter. I finally got around to trying it and I agree – this is the most delicious way to cook corn.
If you haven’t tried cooking corn this way, you must.
The corn cooks up so flavorful, fresh tasting and rich. You’ll be so obsessed with it you won’t even care what else is being served.
No need to slather butter all over the corn. This corn already has a buttery taste.
Just a little salt and pepper and this corn on the cob is ready to go.
And actually, if you use a stick of salted butter, you might find you don’t even need to add any salt.
Some people add sugar too, but I find the corn available around here during the summer is already sweet enough.
If you suspect your corn is a little lacking in flavor, you might want to add some sugar to perk it up.
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Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 6-8 ears of corn,, husks and silks removed and cut in half (if desired)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick Challenge butter
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about halfway with water.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add milk and butter. Add corn and reduce heat.
- Simmer corn for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove corn from cooking liquid and its ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I tried this for the first time and I love how the corn it moist juicy and flavorful. I did also put in boiler for 2 minutes each side for that roast and color effect. I served with pulled pork and coleslaw. It was a hit!!!
I was wondering if you could try putting some honey in it as well?
Thanks!
Has anyone tried this with frozen corn? I’ve only made it with fresh corn but I was wondering about the use of frozen corn. What changes would there be to the directions?
Cook it a bit longer!
I made this corn on the cob recipe for Christmas dinner as one of my three new recipes for the holiday meal. It was easy and very delicious. I gave my 6 yo grandson, who is a very picky eater, half an ear to try & he ate it up & asked for more. He then told me that it was the best corn ever & asked if he could have just the corn for Christmas dinner. This is the only way he will eat corn now.
Excellent! Milk and butter makes all the difference.
The only way I boil corn on the cob now!
Best corn I ever had.i was afraid at first.i tell everyone how good this corn was.good job.
To take it one step further try adding a tiny cinnamon stick with the milk and butter.. i promise you ..you will never cook corn any other way!
Interesting! I will have to try that!
I find corn is better if you just boil it for 3 minutes
I love corn on the cob and I’ve tried to find the perfect recipe. Thanks to this posting, I have found my favorite recipe. The corn was delicious and buttery. Thanks